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“To the Charleston Family: I was stunned when I learned of Pam's passing on March 16th. I want to send my sincere condolences to the family, I...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Samuel Volkert - Dixon, IL

“Worked with Pam god bless you Thoughts and prayers for the family Pam will be missed
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Tom Johnson - ormond beach, FL

“Im sorry for your lost,but she is in a better place and will be waiting for us all to get bacvk i to her loving arms.
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Bobbie Braner - Sterling, IL

“I'm so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. I will always hold dear my memories of her, going all the way back to high school and the Marching Rockets. ...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Debi Burke - Riverside, IL

“Ray, Little Ray, Rachael and family. I was so sorry to read in the online obits today about your precious wife and mom. It was such a pleasure...Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Joyce Cantrell - Flagler Beach, FL

“Linda & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. I spent a lot of time at the...Read More »
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Candi Cunningham Parks - IL

“Ed and I send our sympathy to Ray and the rest of the family. We loved our cousin by marriage dearly and wish we had word to say how devastated we...Read More »
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Cheryl and Ed Rein - Orlando, FL

“To the Charleston family, our condolences to each and every one of you. You are in our prayers. HUGS
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Gary & Lori LAUER - Dixon, IL

“So sorry about your loss Ray , Pam is with our Lord Jesus, no more pain, her race has been completed, she has gone home to Heaven not built by...Read More »
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Dick and Penny Yocum - Lebanon ,, TN

“Pam was a friend that always made you feel special. She has been one of my best friends for over 42 years and I could not have ever asked for a...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Kandra cook - sterling, IL

PamelaS. "Pam" Charleston, 63 of Rock Falls died Friday March 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on February 20, 1955 in Dixon, the daughter of Elmer and Frances (Carry) Shoemaker. Pam was a 1974 graduate of Rock Falls High School where she had been active in the Marching Rockets. She married Ray L. Charleston on February 16, 1975 in Rock Falls. Pam was employed for over 25 years at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was a member of One Eighty Church and a past member of the J.C.A's. Pam was a breast cancer survivor and had participated in the Touchdown for Ta Ta's and Team Underwires. She was an avid bowler. Pam cherished and enjoyed the time she spent with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Ray of 43 years; her children, Ray L. Charleston Jr of Rock Falls and twins, Robert (Julie) Charleston of Rock Falls and Rachel (Jeremy) Billeb of Sterling; her sisters: Linda Ricketts of Rock Falls and Diane (Rob) Kalal of Orland Park, IL; two grandchildren: Skila and Gavin Charleston; and one niece, three nephews, four great nieces and two great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 aunts; 4 uncles; and a brother-in-law Tim Ricketts.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Saturday March 17, 2018 from 10 – 11:45 AM and the memorial service following at 12 Noon at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, with the Reverend Paul Sheley officiating.

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To the Charleston family, our condolences to each and every one of you. You are in our prayers. HUGS

Posted by: Gary & Lori LAUER - Dixon, IL - Coworker Mar 12, 2018

So sorry about your loss Ray , Pam is with our Lord Jesus, no more pain, her race has been completed, she has gone home to Heaven not built by human hands, but by the Lord our Maker. Your in our prayers Ray we love you .God Bless you and your family. Dick &Penny

Posted by: Dick and Penny Yocum - Lebanon ,, TN - Family Mar 12, 2018

Pam was a friend that always made you feel special. She has been one of my best friends for over 42 years and I could not have ever asked for a better one. Pam and I had a special bond through out our years and we would be there for each other no matter what. Pam is one special person and is gone way too soon. I will miss Pam so much! I love you dearly Pam. May you rest in Heavenly peace in the Lord's arms.

We had great fun and girlfriends' secrets. Will take care of mutual friends always!

Posted by: Susan Gray - Sterling, IL - Friend Mar 12, 2018

Rachel & Family so sorry for your loss of Pam, wife, mom, grandma, aunt,loved by many & will be greatly missed by all! I'm sending love,prayers,& thoughts for you all during this difficult time...I wish you peace with all your wonderful memories of Pam & each of you! Rachel I'm so sorry & have been especially thinking of you during this journey with your Mom...All I can say is it takes time but it will get easier but never goes

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Rachel & Family so sorry for your loss of Pam, wife, mom, grandma, aunt,loved by many & will be greatly missed by all! I'm sending love,prayers,& thoughts for you all during this difficult time...I wish you peace with all your wonderful memories of Pam & each of you! Rachel I'm so sorry & have been especially thinking of you during this journey with your Mom...All I can say is it takes time but it will get easier but never goes away but just remember the love you two shared & all the fun times...she would want to you to smile & remember her for those moments!! Luv ya!